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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Euthanasia |
| ASPartOfMe |
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Posted: 26 Feb 2016, 2:37 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 955
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| I do not believe doctors should help people with non terminal conditions kill themselves. |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: What is microaggression? |
| ASPartOfMe |
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Posted: 26 Feb 2016, 2:03 am
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Replies: 86
Views: 3,289
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| Using "safe spaces" for every microagression is hurting the people these concepts were invented for including many on WP. It is hurting the reputation of an entire generation who in fact is volunteering at rates higher then vaunted 1960's generation. Older generations accusing younger ones... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Severe Autistic called in bomb threats |
| ASPartOfMe |
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Posted: 26 Feb 2016, 1:22 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 961
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Autistic 18 year old agrees to plea bargain in assault |
| ASPartOfMe |
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Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 8:56 pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 497
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| Former Modesto man with autism agrees to plea bargain in assault Advocates for people with disabilities said he shouldn’t be charged for actions caused by his condition Paul Gordo will enter treatment program in Kansas, pay restitution to victim He was initially charged with felony for library inci... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: If you were an NT |
| ASPartOfMe |
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Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 12:56 am
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,414
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| instead of bieng lifelong single I Might have gone through a divorce(s) with kids involved. Instead of bieng meek I might have shot a few people. |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: 110 mercy killings for mental disorders in Netherlands |
| ASPartOfMe |
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Posted: 25 Feb 2016, 12:26 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,231
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is hugging an intimate experience for anyone else? |
| ASPartOfMe |
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Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 1:31 pm
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,573
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| It is usually uncomfortable by varying degrees Wrong. Not wrong, have you not heard that sensory sensitivities are common enough that it is now part of the diagnostic criteria for autism? According to Dr. Tony Attwood touch sensitivity is the most common senserory sensitivity for aspies. People her... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Mother who threw her son off bridge had it actually planned |
| ASPartOfMe |
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Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 1:15 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 477
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| This person is at least going to pay a steep if not enough of a consequence for her cold blooded filicide. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Famous YouTuber mocks autistic people |
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Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 1:10 pm
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,526
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| There is risk with starting to ban stuff instead of countering stuff. What if a cure is found, the act of refusing a cure is believed to be an indicator of mental illness thus advocating a cure is dangerous. Or saying there are more good sides to Autism then bad is offensive to parents of severly au... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: What is microaggression? |
| ASPartOfMe |
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Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 12:16 pm
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Replies: 86
Views: 3,289
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| Microagression Theory Wikipedia article People with mental illness report experiencing more overt forms of microaggression than subtle ones, coming from family and friends and authority figures. In a study involving college students and adults experiencing community care, five themes were identifie... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is hugging an intimate experience for anyone else? |
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Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 5:04 am
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,573
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| It is usually uncomfortable by varying degrees |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Favorite Film Scores*Tracks*Soundtracks |
| ASPartOfMe |
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Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 4:51 am
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Replies: 162
Views: 12,693
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Liquid Sky - Harsh synth punk
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Autism Speaks moves walk - treatment special needs employee |
| ASPartOfMe |
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Posted: 24 Feb 2016, 4:13 am
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Replies: 0
Views: 482
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Contradictions in diagnosing AS |
| ASPartOfMe |
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Posted: 23 Feb 2016, 4:28 pm
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,464
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| Attwood's description pretty much described me as a student. i am guessing here but maybe the teachers are only recognizing the highest functioning aspies or the aspies who best fit the stereotypes. Also because we often present as quiet we are less trouble for the teachers. As a person who has been... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: When two Aspies Talk |
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Posted: 23 Feb 2016, 4:11 pm
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,215
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| What I noticed when I was verbal and able to attend support groups was the nature of the interactions was different. It was not socialization for socializations sake but an exchange of information. As would be expected no touching such as hugging that you see in NT conversations. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Famous YouTuber mocks autistic people |
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Posted: 23 Feb 2016, 3:58 pm
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,526
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| If autistic people make it an issue with their group victim mentality, people will only want to mock us more. While it varies by individual and situation as a group we are descriminated against. This is not some sort of NT conspiracy but a natural result of bieng a very small minority. Autistics ar... |
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